earbud

noun

ear·​bud ˈir-ˌbəd How to pronounce earbud (audio)
: a small earphone inserted into the ear

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The Beats Studio Buds+ wireless earbuds deliver booming bass, top-notch noise cancellation, and an easy fit is available for 41% off. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025 Apple AirPods remain for many the quintessential earbuds, their shiny white design perhaps earning the overused word iconic. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Amazon These cheap buds from Nothing are some of our favorite earbuds under $100. Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025 Normally, these earbuds are priced at $179 and $129 respectively. David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earbud

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First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earbud was in 1984

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“Earbud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earbud. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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earbud

noun
ear·​bud ˈi(ə)r-ˌbəd How to pronounce earbud (audio)
: a small earphone inserted into the ear

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